Memories for the Week of December 25, 2017

100 years ago

Mail train arrives from the west after a five day delay caused by snow storms.

Sheriff Snow announces gambling must cease everywhere in the county. County Attorney Slattery says his office will uphold the anti-gambling law to the best of his abilities.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The 100 years ago portion of this weekly feature will return to normal as soon as possible.

75 years

January 22, 1942

Clearance papers needed by volunteers

K. M. Liskum, clerk of the local draft board, has received a communication from selective service headquarters that those intending to enlist was secure from their local draft board clearance papers before they can sign up with the Army, Navy or Marines. The reason for this order is that young men vital to certain war industries have been volunteering and unwittingly creating a hardship in the places where they were formally employed.

Men who intend to enlist should report to their local board and secure their clearance papers otherwise their enlistment will be delayed at the station where they report until the papers are received.

Thirty women finish first at work

Thirty women finish the standard first aid course offered by the Phillips County chapter of the American Red Cross and will be awarded cards certified that they had finished their prescribed work as set up under national standards.

The following women successfully completed the course:

Mrs. Ray Bentzin, Mrs. Nellie Chase, Gina Dillan, Mrs. Stephen Granat, Mrs. F.W. Hall, Grace Holman, Mrs. C. G. King, Mrs. R. V. Leech, Mrs, Carl Livdahl, Mrs. Vern Ludwick, Mrs. Jack Mangar, Mrs. Harold McIntyre, Mrs. Gene Moser, Mrs. Nellie Stine, Mrs. L P. Strope, Fyrn Stucke, Mrs. Fern Taylor, Mrs. Turner Waters, Molly Wiese, Ruth Wineman, Josie Adams, Lora Anderson, Alice Brownell, Peggy Garthofner, Zola Hankins, Phylliss Hulse, Marcella Lefdahl, Norma Lefdahl and Carol Lyden.

Local soldier is committed by division general

Somewhat belatedly the news acknowledges receipt of excitation received during Army maneuvers last fall by private Edmund Tank, a member of company D, 116th Quartermaster Regiment. Commended by his superiors for extraordinary attention to duty at a time when motor transportation was limited, Tank's action brought to the attention of Major General George A. White, division commander, who wrote him as follows:

"During recent Fourth Army maneuvers, Private Tank, was attached to this battery as a truck driver. His duties, supplying ammunition, rations, and water, were performed at all hours of the day and night. And all were done to the best form of military discipline.

"I wish to express to you my sincere appreciation for your zest, zeal and soldierly qualities in the performance of your duties."

George A. White

Major General, US Army,

Commanding.

50 years ago

January 26, 1967

Ms. Dora Flom named "Boss of the Year" by Malta Jaycees at Annual Banquet

Mrs. Dora Flom, Gambles store owner in Malta, was named Jaycee Boss of the Year at the Bosses Night banquet held Saturday night at the VFW club. The banquet is held each year by every Jaycee chapter during national JC Week.

Joe's In and Out to reopen

Wednesday, February 1 at 11 a.m., Joe's In and Out will welcome our customers back and we will feature bonus burgers at 20-cents each, small shakes at 15-cents each all day on Wednesday, February 1.

25 years ago

January 22, 1992

School officials see Saco's technology

Saco High School is the Hi-Line regional telecommunications center for the METNET program, a state telecommunications project funded by the legislature.

The project is comprised of nine regional centers and centers located at each college and university, all linked together and networked to Helena.

(Saco School) installation is the first in Montana. The system provides the ability for a classroom teacher in over 25 locations in the school to access, play and control CD players, laser players, three satellite dishes and unlimited VCRs via telephone.

10 years ago

January 24, 2007

Street Talk

"What has been the most fun, for you, in taking part in the Missoula Children Theatre?"

Garrett Giblette: "Being with all my friends and doing the play."

Dalton Albers: "watching the hilarious things Clyde the Dog (played by Jackie French) did.

Mary Abrahamson: "Working with all the kids and the directors."

Tristen Kaasa: "It was fun. Everyone was good at their lines. We thought we'd won a million dollars."

M-ettes, ho-hum, add two more victories

The Malta M-ettes tossed in 20 three-pointers over two games as they cruised to a 79-45 victory over second place Glasgow last weekend and crushed hapless Roundup 90-14.